How severe is CVE-2005-1727?

CVE-2005-1727 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-1727 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1727?

CVE-2005-1727 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1727?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-1727 published?

CVE-2005-1727 was published on 2005-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1727

CVE-2005-1727 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X Server
Published: 2005-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x up to 10.4.1 sets insecure world- and group-writable permissions for the (1) system cache folder and (2) Dashboard system widgets, which allows local users to conduct unauthorized file operations via "file race conditions."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1727?: Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x up to 10.4.1 sets insecure world- and group-writable permissions for the (1) system cache folder and (2) Dashboard system widgets, which allows local users to conduct unauthorized file operations via "file race conditions."
How severe is CVE-2005-1727?: CVE-2005-1727 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1727 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1727?: CVE-2005-1727 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1727?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1727 published?: CVE-2005-1727 was published on 2005-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Jun/msg00000.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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